The story of the blessed village that appears once every one hundred years and the two American hunters who become embroiled in village business was well presented by the society. The atmosphere was created by excellent sets, good lighting effects, costumes, props and more than acceptable accents from all concerned.
Mike Taylor was the very essence of the laid-back New Yorker Jeff, ever ready with the sharp riposte, whilst David Reeves and Adrienne Wormald blended well as Tommy and Fiona who provide the love interest in the storyline. Two well judged and finely drawn performances.
Kathy Turton created a memorable character as the fiesty, effervescent Meg Brockie (enough to scare the trews off any man) whilst Don Fairclough came across well as the diplomatic, dignified Dominie Mr Murdock who told the story of the miracle with due reverence. Both of Charlie Cameron's numbers were well sung by Clive Green and Paul Hancock's hostile, embittered Harry Ritchie was well portrayed.
Generally the chorus work was good giving a depth to the show whilst the choreography by Barbara Martin, despite the limited space, was quite expressive.
The whole production, under the direction of Nora Howcroft, was well conceived and Marjorie Hough's orchestra, including a 12 year old maestro at the keyboard, Ben Smith, played very well. An excellent evening's entertainment one has come to expect from this society.
